Spread QA/QC Engineer

Iteka Integrated Services Limited is a global provider of integrated services to the Energy, ICT, Financial, and Real Estate sectors. Services provided include – engineering, procurement and technical services (EPTS), consultancy services, ICT and related services, and financial advisory and management.

We also provide real estate development, Investment advisory and consultancy services, as well as manpower supply and human capital development services. Iteka, an idea hub initiative of its founders, is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. Ours has a fast-growing reputation with a wealth of experience and a team of resourceful professionals with combined work experience that cuts across the energy, oil and gas, finance, ICT, and real estate sectors of the economy.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Spread QA/QC Engineer

Location:  Abuja (FCT) 

Responsibilities

• Educate workers on the required standards.
• Inspect completed work and / or work in progress to determine whether the work meets specifications and plan requirements.
• Work with Spread Manager / Construction Manager to identify approaches and methods to improve overall quality.
• Interpret and review shop drawings.
• Awareness of the Nigeria Health and Safety Management System
• Monitor the disposition of all issued non-conformance reports.
• Assure all technical documents relating to site quality control are approved for construction.
• Review the Owner’s specification and undertake relevant training to the site QC inspector.
• Coordinate with the Owner’s representative on all quality matters.
• Implement the QA / QC management system on site.
• Participate in the site internal and external site audits.
• Review contractor's personnel qualification (e.g. Non-Destructive Testing, Welders, Destructive Testing, Painting, Insulation, Refractory) prior to and during the construction activities.
• Distribute relevant QA / QC documentation to site the EPC Contractors.
• Ensures that all systems are tested, operated, and handed over safely in accordance with project specifications, applicable standards, regulatory requirements, and client expectations.
• Monitor the progress and effectiveness of the project quality management system. Recommend and implement improvements when required.
• Complete and coordinate the approval of the sites QC technical submittals to the Owner.
• Coordinate with the Quality Manager / Spread manager on all quality issues. Coordinate and chair the QA / QC site weekly meetings with the EPC Contractors QC personnel.
• Monitor overall construction performance with regard to technical quality and compliance with design and specification requirements.
• Responsible for planning, coordinating, executing, and documenting all pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, and handover activities associated with gas pipeline systems, stations, pigging facilities, valve stations, utility systems, and associated equipment.
• Monitor the implementation of the approved site QC Plan.
• Ensure that safety is adhered to on site.
• Verify that the quality related site activities are in accordance with the applicable codes and standards.
• Review work procedures and method statements for compliance with good work practices.
• Review the EPC Contractor's QA / QC documents (quality plans, work procedures, etc.) prior to start of construction activities.
• Control all non-conformance reports and undertake remedial actions.
• Coordinate quality inspections with the EPC Contractors, sub-contractors and vendors and also coordinate all non-destructive testing on site.
• Ensure all quality control documentation is compiled and completed for as-built hand over through the QC Manager / Spread Manager.
• Coordinate all the quality site inspections through the site QC inspectors.
• Required to fulfil the responsibilities of an employee as specified in company's Health and Safety Management System
• Note and report on work that does not meet requirements.
• Complete site quality control instructions and action remedial responses.

Technical/Skills/ Competency Requirements

• Excellent communication and reporting skills.
• Minimum 8–12 years experience in Multidiscipline QA/QC function on oil & gas projects.
• Detailed technical background and experience in welding technology, NDE, materials technology. (e.g. welding engineer, NDE level 2).
• Ability to juggle multiple activities simultaneously
• Extremely detail-oriented
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Conversant with API, NACE, SSPC, ISO, ASME, ASTM standards..
• Working knowledge of construction processes
• Great troubleshooting skills
• PC software proficiency
• Knowledge of QA / QC system requirements (e.g. acc. to ISO 9001:2008)
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting capability.
• Ability to work under schedule pressure and in remote site locations.
• Relevant QA/QC certifications e.g CSWIP, NACE etc…
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment
• Team-oriented with strong safety leadership
• Prior experience on EPC, PMC, or Owner's Engineer projects is preferred.
• Technical background and experience with handling of quality matters of various disciplines i.e. pipeline, piping, structural, electrical, instrumentation, coating, insulation, fire proving etc.
• Knowledge of national / international and project specific quality standards and regulations, design and fabrication codes i.e. ASME B 31.3., ASME IX, ASME V, API etc.
• Leadership and stakeholder management.
• Experience on large-diameter gas transmission pipelines, compressor stations, pigging facilities, metering stations, or related facilities.
• Experience with ITPs, NDE, WPS, WQT, Weld Fit-ups and Dimensional Checks
• COREN registration or equivalent professional membership is an advantage.
• Excellent organization and time-management

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.